Job ID: C77-26

Location: Museum of Dufferin, 9360219 Airport Rd., Mulmur

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time (Non-Union)

Deadline to Apply: 4:30 p.m. on November 3, 2026

Vacancy Type: Current Opening

Reporting to the Museum Services Manager, the Programming and Outreach Coordinator conducts tours of the museum's exhibitions and grounds, answer inquiries and provides information concerning exhibits or the museum site. The Programming and Outreach Coordinator will create and implement programs, talks, camps and special events. This position will increase visitation and participation, recruit volunteers, and engage the public through a variety of ways, including storytelling, community outreach, and delivering educational content through workshops and programs.

What we can offer YOU

- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $45.81 – $53.59 (January 1, 2026 Non-Union Pay Grid);
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Enrolment in our comprehensive health perks program and defined benefit pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

- Create and implement a range of talks, tours, camps, programs, school visits and special events for the public according to community and museum interests and needs, while leveraging and contributing to community partnerships
- Research and develop programming aimed at increasing attendance and improving visitor satisfaction. Align programs with the exhibition schedule and seasonal opportunities




- Assists other programming and events staff with set up and tear down of programs, large onsite events, and outreach opportunities
- Works collaboratively with other programming staff and the Museum Services Manager to develop a varied schedule of programs
- Training and overseeing summer staff and volunteers on program delivery (ex. Summer camps).
- Seasonally prepare for and book school visits, ensuring content has a connection to curriculum. Communicate and make connections with teachers
- Develop and administer program surveys/feedback
- Coordinate and deliver large group tour bookings
- Identify and plan outreach opportunities at local Dufferin events
- Activates/engages with community members at outreach events and spreads news of the museum’s offerings
- Building community with diverse audiences by sharing MoD site history and Dufferin County histories through storytelling, dialogue, and inquiry
- Responsible for building connections in the community, including non-for-profits, BIPOC communities, Indigenous Nations, etc
- Tracks and manages budgets for programming, outreach and events and related projects
- Responsible for the purchasing and preparation of programming materials
- Advise on and contribute to the development of content and editing of training manuals, program guides,



education/interpretative materials and other publishing initiatives
- Coordinate, accept and retain registration and booking information for programs (i.e. booking and invoicing forms, photo release forms, medical/emergency contact forms)
- Manages and schedules volunteers for various jobs and events as required
- Adhering to Museum policies and procedures
- Create and schedule social media content contributions that relate to the promotion of workshops, programs, and events
- Update content related to programing and outreach on the museum’s website
- Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

- Post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized college or university, in Education, Theatre Studies, Museum Studies or History
- Minimum of two years demonstrated experience developing, delivering and evaluating innovative public and educational programming for various demographics
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including children and seniors
- Experience and comfort with public speaking and engagement
- Previous experience working in museums, education, or galleries
- A drive and energy for connecting with people and bettering out local community
- Experience in, or willingness to learn, new educational techniques and methodologies
- Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
- Suitable work from home environment including reliable high speed internet
- Clear criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening

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